Business Development

Pickles Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to enhance client relationships and drive new business. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales, proven ability to meet targets, and strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include managing client interactions, promoting services through calls and emails, and maintaining detailed knowledge of industry trends. This role offers competitive compensation, including salary and commission, as well as opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Team incentives and monthly lunches

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking at staff rate

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and customer service.
• Ability to work targets while providing excellent service.
• Great communication skills and ability to maintain client confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers and generate new leads.
• Manage sales opportunities and keep track of industry trends.
• Provide excellent customer service and promote company services.

Skills

Sales and working to targets

Pro Active and Self Motivated

Confident and friendly

Reliable and trustworthy

Attention to detail

Great communicator

Experience in fast-paced environments

Comfortable making outbound calls

Job description

Business Development Executive

New Business Sales

Salary, Commission and Bonuses

• £24,000 per annum
• Uncapped commission

Benefits - For Recruitment Purposes

• Relaxed office environment with a smart casual dress code
• Holiday entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays, with addition holiday entitlement after 2 years of service
• Company events
• Regular team incentives and monthly payday lunches
• Working within modern offices which includes a dedicated "breakout room" and "garden" rest area
• Store discounts via Staff reward Scheme
• BHSF - Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking Chargeable at staff rate

Working Hours/Holidays

• Monday to Friday
• Rostered hours between 08.30 - 18.00 1 hour for lunch
• 50 hours
• 20 Days Holiday increasing with tenure Plus, Bank Holidays
• Extra day's holiday for your birthday

Responsible to

Sales Manager

Role Summary

Working as part of a team with Account Managers, Business Development Managers and the Sales Manager, to bring on board contractors and increase the numbers on Umbrella payroll. Through a mixture of inbound calls, outbound calls and emails, the BDE will promote and close on options, whilst promoting our services and recommending products and solutions to the contractor and agency consultants.

Key Performance Indicators

• Develop relationships with customers.
• Generate and negotiate with new customers.
• Manage leads and sales opportunities.
• Proactively keep abreast of industry trends and client requirements.
• Build relationships with contractors and consultants via phone and emails.
• Provide excellent, professional and dedicated customer service.
• Identify potential future business opportunities.
• Engage and interact with other areas of the business in order to create the best solution for your customer.
• Awareness of targets and conversions, individually and as a business.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and it will be expected that you will perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role withing the organisation and the overall business objectives. December 2025

Personal Attributes/experience

• Sales and working to targets, however customer service is paramount.
• Pro Active and Self Motivated.
• Confident and friendly.
• Reliable and trustworthy to work alone and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of recruitment industry preferred but not essential if the correct skills are displayed .
• A great communicator, having the ability to make the right impression with clients, giving them complete confidence in the company.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to develop relationships within accounts and generate new leads.
• Naturally comfortable on the phone to include making outbound calls.

Progression opportunities

• Key Account Manager
• Senior Account Manager
• Business Development Manager